Description
Southern Hot Honey Cauliflower Bites are a deliciously crispy snack that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. These bite-sized morsels are coated in a golden crust, drizzled with zesty hot honey, and guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Ideal for game nights or casual get-togethers, they offer an indulgent yet guilt-free treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or homemade with honey and chili flakes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in the batter, letting excess drip off, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg